Alabama Crimson Tide, University of Alabama

Conference: SEC Western Division
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Head Coach: Patrick Murphy (11th year)
Home Stadium: Alabama Softball Complex
Nickname: Crimson Tide
Colors: Crimson and White

The Alabama Crimson Tide softball team represents the University of Alabama in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. They are currently coached by head coach Patrick Murphy and assistant coaches Alyson Habetz and Vann Stuedeman. The team plays their home games at the Alabama Softball Stadium located on the university’s campus. Alabama has won four Southeastern Conference championships (one regular season and three tournaments), made 10 consecutive NCAA tournaments (every year since 1999) and have advanced to the Women’s College World Series five times, including a 3rd place finish in the 2008 series.

WCWS Appearances: 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009

NCAA Tournament Appearances: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Conference Tournament Champions: 1998, 2003, 2005

Conference Champions: 2006